Social services assistant Jobs in Frisco, TX

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This is a Field Based role with a Home-Based office.

If you reside within the  Dallas County, TX  area, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

• as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, at least restrictive level of care

Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services

Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members

Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members

Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status, identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include :

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

Must possess one of the following :

RN in the state of Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

License Clinical Social Worker (LSCW)

2+ years of experience working directly with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)

2+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a healthcare role

Intermediate

level of proficiency

working with MS Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)

Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices

Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications :

1+ years of experience with long term care services and support, Medicaid, or Medicare

Ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails

Knowledge of the principles of most integrated settings, including federal and State requirements like the federal home and community-based settings regulations

Reside within commutable distance of assigned duties

The salary range for this role is $

28.61

to $

56.06

per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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